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This wreck of a small steam-powered puffer lies among the treacherous rocks and reefs, just off the Ardbeg distillery on the southeast of the island.
Photo: Richard Booth
This wreck of a small steam-powered puffer lies among the treacherous rocks and reefs, just off the Ardbeg distillery on the southeast of the island. Details of the circumstances of its sinking are something of a mystery, although it is believed that it was lost on 8 December 1917 while on passage to Loch Etive.
This small wreck now lies slightly listing on the port side in 8m of water in a relatively sheltered site, possibly accounting for why its hull is still intact. The hull is covered in a rich coating of marine growth, particularly around the stern area, and the old iron propeller is still in place. At the aft end, it is easy to pull back the kelp and descend into the small accommodation section. The cargo hold is empty, as is the small locker room at the bow, but it nevertheless makes for an interesting dive, especially given the wreck's obvious age and relatively intact state.
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